ODNR: Buckeye Lake dam fix to begin early
Residents of Buckeye Lake were ready for some good news, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources had a bit to deliver yesterday.
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Report shows heroin OD deaths on rise
Black tar heroin from coastal Mexico clawed its way into the lives of more Ohioans in 2013, contributing to 983 overdose deaths, a 41 percent jump over the previous year.
NFL Draft: Browns shore up lines
With the top two quarterbacks long gone, the Cleveland Browns looked to their offensive and defensive lines in the opening round of the NFL draft Thursday night.
NFL Draft: Bengals go big in 1st round
Having beefed up their O line, the Bengals want to get a defensive tackle to pressure the quarterback in this year’s NFL draft, which continues through Saturday in Chicago.
Kasich signs “entertainment district” law
Ohio’s governor has signed a bill to let some cities create outdoor refreshment areas where revelers could walk outside with open containers of alcohol.
Court: Cleveland “jock tax” out of bounds
Someone must actually work in a city before that city can withhold income taxes, according to a seemingly obvious conclusion drawn by the Ohio Supreme Court.
Reds 5, Braves 1
Mike Leake pitched eight strong innings and hit his fifth career home run to help the Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Thursday night.
Blue Jays 5, Indians 1
Kevin Pillar’s two-run double highlighted a big fourth inning and Toronto’s bullpen worked the final six innings, leading the Blue Jays to a 5-1 win over the Indians on Thursday night.
Red Wings 8, Clippers 4
The Clippers limped out of Rochester on the wrong side of an 8-4 ballgame Thursday.
Half-Marathon, roadwork make traffic interesting
The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon and 5K will take place Saturday amid road construction that could make in challenging for runners and spectators to get to the starting line.